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      Travel Trends Spotted At Star-Rated Properties
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

      February 25, 2013

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      Forbes Travel Guide’s 2013 Five-Star, Four-Star and Recommended winners will be announced tomorrow. One of the most frequent questions we’ll hear over the coming week is, “What does it take to earn a Five-Star rating?” Flawless service is on the checklist of more than 500 standards that our anonymous professional inspectors rate. And it doesn’t hurt to have a few distinct qualities separating your property from all the others. Over the past 12 months, some places have gone above and beyond with the luxury surprises. Here’s just a sampling of the unique trends and treats our inspectors noticed during their travels.

      Best Foods We Ate

      Crisp Atlantic skate wing tempura

      Chocolate banana millefeuille

      Suckling pig with cabbage and carrots

      Creamy escargot and pork belly appetizer

      Top Hotel Amenities We Saw

      Heated toilet seats that automatically flush themselves

      Tablet-controlled rooms

      Rain coats and rain pants

      Binoculars and eco-friendly metal water bottles

      Heated bathroom floors and a TV in the shower

      Complimentary Goodies We Took Home

      Leather business card holder and personalized business cards

      A universal adaptor plug

      Slippers with a rubber bottom and a closet sachet

      Essential oil salts

      Cool Trends We Spotted

      Thoughtful bath amenities, such as shaving kits, hair bands and loofahs

      Notable turndown treats like port and truffles

      Spa cafes are more prominent

      Pet menus offered for in-room dining

      Photos Courtesy of Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago, The Savor London, City of Dreams, Five Star Travel Corporation and Dave P

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